Quick note on R and Stats Background
◦ Assumption- you’ve taken an introductory stats class
◦ Demonstrate familiarity with descriptive statistics, normal/t distribution, hypothesis testing,
p-values, and confidence intervals
◦ We will be using R extensively in this class
◦ Will start slow, but quickly build
◦ If you are unfamiliar with R, I strongly suggest working through first 4 chapters of
ModernDive (see syllabus)
◦ Talk with me, go to stats Tas
◦ SDS 100